chef

Government of Canada - Central; Langford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada is seeking a professional to oversee kitchen operations. The role includes estimating costs, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality standards are met. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience in food preparation and management. This on-site position requires strong leadership in kitchen settings and attention to dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to estimate costs and manage food supplies.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff.
• Knowledge in preparing dishes safely for customers with allergies.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of food.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Location

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food